2011 TaoTao 50cc Scooter Review

by Damon
(indiana)




Tao Tao Scooters

Tao Tao Scooters

Ive owned my TaoTao scooter for a little over 2 months and have almost 2500 miles on it and it runs strong! What's funny is I also own a Kymco Super 8 50cc and while it looks amazing and rides like a Cadillac, it goes so slow & is so underpowered it's more of a hazard on the road!

My TaoTao did require maintenance after buying it (CDI module for $17) but after fixing this part it ran great! The par was a 1/5 of the cost of a CDI for a Honda, Kymco, etc., and very easy to come by on the internet.

I have my two scooters that are my only form of transportation at this time, I bought my TaoTao new w/7 miles on it, and my Kymco Super 8 50 (Prior Indy 500 pitcrew bike) w/400 miles on it and now over 2 months later the the TaoTao again has 2500 miles and climbing, while the Kymco Super 8 has 700.




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Apr 23, 2012
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tao tao scooter NEW
by: Anonymous

i bought scooter last july,its not even a year old and its a stick in the mud........it wont even start or use the kick start.i bought it at a pawn shop in ind.ithought it was nice,it ran good up til now.the ele.starter is out plus i think the piston is shot,oil is good i just change it about a month ago.i wouldnt buy another one if my life depends on it.my buddy bouhgt one in 2010 an the ele.went out,he had to put a toggle swicth on it,and til this day it dont run,so if anybody reads this take warning and do ur homework befor u buy one, cause i didnt.

Mar 10, 2012
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taotao NEW
by: Ced

Where did you get the taotao from that cheap? I'm looking at one and it costs 620.

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